Practically every American town celebrates Christmas in some way, but these small towns all across the country – from North Pole, Alaska, to Jackson Hole, Wyoming – stand out for holiday traditions and vibes that are worth a trip with the family, a new report from HGTV says.
“Yes, there are the winter wonderlands offering light shows, sleigh rides, holiday performances, caroling, parades and Christmas markets. But there are also small towns that include local traditions, too, like a parade with horses and hounds, lobster boat rides and an elf scavenger hunt. All promise to deliver a storybook Christmas filled with candy canes, hot chocolate and Santa. Keep reading to discover the best Christmas towns in the U.S.”
The choice in Georgia? Dahlonega. Here’s what the report says about it:
“If Dahlonega looks straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie, that’s because a number have been filmed there.
It’s also the perfect setting for the annual Old-Fashioned Christmas fest, starting right after Thanksgiving with a tree and town square lighting, horse-drawn carriage rides around the historic square, Santa Claus visits and extended store hours. The latter three continue throughout December, along with a Christmas market, holiday concerts, tree decorating, live Nativity scene, parade and caroling.
And while it’s unlikely to snow, the town does indeed deliver an old-timey Christmas filled with hot cocoa and memory-making.”
The full HGTV report is here: 50 Best Christmas Towns in the U.S. | HGTV